S-80 Plus vs Type 212CD
Overview
The S-80 Plus and the Type 212CD are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 2,695 tons for the S-80 Plus vs 2,500 tons for the Type 212CD. The S-80 Plus reaches 12 knots vs 20 knots for the Type 212CD. The S-80 Plus carries a crew of 32 vs 30 for the Type 212CD.
| Spanish submarine, introduced in 2023, reaches speeds of 12 knots using air-independent propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Submarine with air-independent propulsion |
| Manufacturer | Navantia |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,041 million |
| Designed by Germany and Norway for planned 2029 commissioning, the Type 212CD-class air-independent propulsion attack submarine features a diamond-shaped hull to reduce active sonar detection. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,695 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,320 nm |
| Length | 81.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 32 ◉ |
| Max depth | 460 m |
| Propulsion | 1 shaft Etanol-AIP; 3 bio-ethanol engines (3 × 1,200 kW) MTU-16V-396SE-85L; 1 electric motor (3,500 kW), 1 AIP fuel cell unit (300 kW); Vulkan couplings RATO-S G-561W |
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| Displacement | 2,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 73.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 30 ◉ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | Lithium battery, new 4th gen AIP PEM fuel cells (HDW), and 2 MTU 4000 series diesel engines |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the S-80 Plus-class or Type 212CD-class?
The S-80 Plus-class has greater displacement at 2,695 tons compared to the Type 212CD-class's 2,500 tons.
Which is faster, the S-80 Plus-class or Type 212CD-class?
The Type 212CD-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the S-80 Plus-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the S-80 Plus-class or Type 212CD-class?
The S-80 Plus-class has a longer range at 4,320 nautical miles compared to the Type 212CD-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the S-80 Plus-class or Type 212CD-class?
The S-80 Plus-class is longer at 81.0 meters compared to the Type 212CD-class's 73.0 meters.
How many crew members do the S-80 Plus-class and Type 212CD-class have?
The S-80 Plus-class has a larger crew complement of 32 compared to the Type 212CD-class's 30 crew members.